Muskie Meaning
/mˈʌski/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounmuskellunge; a large freshwater gamefish of the pike family.
nameA surname
Sentence Examples
The muskie was a large fish.
Muskie fishing is a popular sport.
He caught a huge muskie while fishing in Canada.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The lucky angler reeled in a big ____ from the deep lake on Sunday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The fisherman spent the entire weekend trying to catch a large ____ in the deep lake, as it is known for being a very challenging and powerful game fish.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English muskellunge English -ie English muskie From muskellunge + -ie.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"As is the case with northerns, the female muskie, trailed by her attendant males, may broadcast eggs over several hundred yards."
— 1993, Barry Reynolds, John Berryman, Pike on the Fly: The Flyfishing Guide to Northerns, Tigers, and Muskies:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lucky angler reeled in a big ____ from the deep lake on Sunday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The fisherman spent the entire weekend trying to catch a large ____ in the deep lake, as it is known for being a very challenging and powerful game fish.